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Once Were Rebels
Gender & Diversity
Gender & Diversity
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ONCE WERE REBELS depicts two urban, liberal couples in their 30s who decide to help a Russian friend escapeto Austria. Pavel, a dissident, is in very real difficulties. Though initially thrilled by this adventure, the Austrians soonfind the very foundations of their friendships and relationships are threatened – mainly because this kind of help can beunderstood in different ways, but also because the man they rescue refuses to behave as the helpers feel he should.